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Port Louis Travel Guide

The capital of the island of Mauritius is a town full of
character and slightly faded elegance, set prettily within an
amphitheatre of mountains at the mid-point of the western
coastline. Port Louis is a noisy, bustling town with a charm all of
its own.

Reminiscent of its multi-faceted colonial history, the city
boasts some fine French buildings dating from the 18th century, an
Anglican and a Catholic cathedral, a mosque, and a fortified
citadel, known as Fort Adelaide. The fort is the best place from
which to enjoy a panoramic view of the town, harbour and famous
racecourse (which was once a French military parade ground, and
became the first racecourse in the southern hemisphere).

It may be the capital, but Port Louis is not home to the vast
majority of Mauritians; the main residential areas are in the
cooler, wetter highlands inland. However, Port Louis is the gateway
to the prime beaches and resorts of the Mauritian coast, including
Flic en Flac and Grand Baie. Although the reason most people visit
Mauritius is for sun and sea, the capital city has some interesting
museums and entertaining excursions to offer for those who choose
to make it their base for exploring the rest of the island.

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